KENT ST: Kent State's 12.8 PPG last season was the second-worst mark in all of college football. That led to the team bringing in former Syracuse offensive coordinator Sean Lewis as its new head coach. Lewis worked under Dino Babers, which means that the Golden Flashes are going to play fast. Auburn transfer QB Woody Barrett will run the up-tempo offense, and he should help the unit'especially considering his supporting cast isn't all that bad. Defensively, Kent State should be decent. The team's lack of offense kept the D on the field too long last year, but the hope is that problem will no longer exist. Still, this is likely the division's worst team.

OLE MISS: Stemming from the Hugh Freeze sanctions, the Rebels can't compete in a bowl, but they're still an interesting team to follow. Last year, they allowed an astonishing 270.5 rushing yards per game, so there's practically nowhere to go but up. On offense, wide receiver A.J. Brown could recall the heroics of Laquon Treadwell, given his big-play potential and talent. And how will former player Matt Luke, having shed the interim coach tag, handle this season? While Ole Miss should expect its share of struggle, look for them to play the spoiler role well.